Caecal impaction in Kathiawari horse and its management
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2014-12
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A 10 year old Kathiawari horse was brought to the Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital with the history ot
frequent lying down, rolling on the floor and absence of defecation. On examination of the animal was found to be dull and
depressed, congested mucous membrance. The animal had an elevated heart rate (78/minute) and respiratory rate of 28/minute. On
rectal examination the caecum was distended and hard in nature. Auscultation of the right flank revealed no borborygmous sound.
The hematological and biochemical parameters were within the normal range. The case was tentatively diagnosed as colic due to
caecal impaction. The horse was treated with fluid therapy and Flunixin meglumine@l.lmg / kg b.wt IV and liquid paraffin @10ml
/kg body weight through nasogastric intubation. Animal was under fluid therapy for the next 5 days and the horse had an uneventful
recovery.
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TNV_IJVM_2014_34(2)154-155
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Veterinary Science